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Pyrausta subsequalis

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Pyrausta subsequalis
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P. subsequalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta subsequalis
(Guenée, 1854)
Synonyms
  • Herbula subsequalis Guenée, 1854
  • Herbula insequalis Guenée, 1854
  • Isopteryx madetesalis Walker, 1859
  • Herbula repletalis Walker, [1866]
  • Herbula efficitalis Walker, [1866]
  • Botys (Pyrausta) matronalis Grote, 1875
  • Botys graminalis Herrich-Schäffer, 1871
  • Botis subsequalis facetalis Berg, 1875

Pyrausta subsequalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1][2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Alberta and southern British Columbia south to Arizona and New Mexico. The habitat consists of dry prairie areas.

The wingspan is 14–18 mm. The ground color of the forewings and hindwings is fulvous brown with dull yellowish-buff postmedial and subterminal lines. Adults have been recorded on wing from July to early September.[3]

Subspecies

  • Pyrausta subsequalis subsequalis
  • Pyrausta subsequalis petaluma Munroe, 1976 (California, Oregon)

Notes

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801540.00 – 5060 – Pyrausta subsequalis – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details Pyrausta subsequalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 12, 2020.